The spelling of the acronym "QVT" is based on the pronunciation of its individual letters. The letter "Q" is pronounced as /kju/, which represents the consonant sound of "k" followed by the vowel sound of "yoo". The letters "V" and "T" are pronounced as /vi/ and /ti/ respectively, with the consonant sounds of "v" and "t" followed by the vowel sound of "ee". Therefore, the correct spelling of this acronym is "QVT", pronounced as /kjuviːtiː/.
QVT, short for Query View Transformation, is a model transformation language used in the field of software engineering and model-driven engineering. It is an abbreviation often associated with the OMG QVT specification, which defines the standard for this language. QVT is primarily employed to transform models written in one notation into models written in another notation. It aims to support the process of model synchronization and translation.
QVT can be seen as a domain-specific language specifically designed for model transformations. It provides a formal syntax and semantics to specify the rules and operations required to transform a source model into a target model. These transformations can range from simple operations, such as renaming elements or modifying attributes, to complex mappings and adaptations. The language allows specifying how elements in the source model correspond to elements in the target model, enabling the automatic generation of the target model from the source model.
QVT supports both bidirectional and unidirectional transformations. It allows for expressing a set of transformation rules in a declarative or imperative manner. The transformations can be executed manually or automatically using transformation engines that interpret the QVT specifications.
The goal of QVT is to facilitate the development of model-driven systems and promote interoperability between different modeling languages. By providing a standardized transformation language, QVT helps ensure consistency and accuracy when transforming models across various software development environments and tools.